AF Week in Photos U.S. Air Force Logo Nov. 21, 2025 Taking the oath Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meinke administers the Oath of Office to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Nov. 18, 2025. During the ceremony, Wilsbach was sworn in as the 24th Chief of Staff of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya) Details Download Ready to fly A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft assigned to the 16th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron sits on the flight line in an undisclosed location before a cargo mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 6, 2025. The inherent flexibility and performance of the C-17 force improve the ability of the total airlift system to fulfill the worldwide air mobility requirements of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bailee A. Darbasie) Details Download Double duty U.S. Air Force 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dogs Fany and Iinez wait for a command in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2025. MWD’s enhance force protection and increase safety by performing tasks like explosives and narcotics detection, patrol and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonah Bliss) Details Download Massive wingspan A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., prepares to land at Morón Air Base, Spain, Nov. 8, 2025, as part of Bomber Task Force 26-1. BTF Europe is a collective effort, with significant support and participation from various allied nations, including host nation support, ensuring training is successful and effective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Codie Trimble) Details Download Visual inspection U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jayson Shaffer, 480th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief, conducts a visual inspection of a GBU-38 bomb prior to installation during a loading competition at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 31, 2025. The event boosts morale and fuels a healthy competitive spirit as Airmen rely on precision, teamwork and technical expertise to safely and efficiently load munitions onto an aircraft in the fastest time possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gretchen McCarty) Details Download Eagle farewell An F-15C Eagle flies over the flight line at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Mass., Oct. 23, 2025. It was an emotional sendoff as the final trio of Eagles from the base departed for their permanent resting place with the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Melanie J. Casineau) Details Download Fighting for the puck Air Force's Sam Stitz and Brown University's Matthew Cataldo lock into a fierce battle for the puck during a game at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Ice Arena in Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 11, 2025. Air Force was defeated by Brown University, 4-3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley) Details Download Air Force tradition Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach signs the historic Bible during his swearing-in ceremony as the 24th Chief of Staff of the Air Force in Arlington, Va., Nov. 3, 2025. The cherished Bible — used at every Air Force Chief of Staff induction — carries the signatures of all predecessors, symbolizing the continuity of leadership and the heritage of the service. Wilsbach’s signature joins this long-standing tradition as he formally assumes the Air Force’s highest military position. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright) Details Download Raptor launch An F-22 Raptor assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis takes off during exercise Checkered Flag 26-1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 29, 2025. Checkered Flag and Weapons System Evaluation Program, two large-scale exercises running concurrently, brought together U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force, as the 122nd Fighter Wing validated its aircraft conversion by demonstrating full mission readiness and the ability to employ live munitions in joint combat training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Halley Clark) Details Download Gathering samples Airmen assigned to the 23rd Combat Air Base Squadron take soil samples during exercise Silver Flag at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 13, 2025. This is part of the training for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear detection and evaluation to determine potential contamination to protect personnel in deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leonid Soubbotine) Details Download Minuteman launch An unarmed Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile launches during an operational test, Nov. 5, 2025, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. ICBM systems require regular testing to verify system performance and identify any potential issues. Data gathered from Glory Trip 254 helps to identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the continued accuracy and reliability of the ICBM force. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Draeke Layman) Details Download One giant leap A U.S. Air Force pararescueman assigned to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron leaps from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft during jump proficiency training over East Africa, Oct. 25, 2025. The training hones combat effectiveness and ensures the squadron remains ready to respond anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Silvera) Details Download This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. To view all Week in Photos collections, click here.